Lovers Point Park
Pacific Grove, CA
Lovers Point Park is one of the more picturesque stops on the Monterey Peninsula, with a small protected cove good for swimming and diving, kayak rentals, and Berwick Park extending the same scenic bluff walk further along the coast. It's a genuinely popular spot for a reason, the views here rival anywhere on this stretch of coast.
The protected cove and genuinely scenic bluff walk make it one of the most picturesque stops on the peninsula, popular enough that it draws a real crowd on nice days.
How we score beachesRent a kayak if you have the time, the protected cove here is calm enough for a relaxed paddle that the open coast nearby doesn't allow.
Free parking is available near the park.
Stairs, a path, and blufftop trails lead from parking down to the cove.
Dogs are not allowed at Lovers Point Park, on leash or off, under the city's animal services rules.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Monterey Peninsula.
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